Not to goal, but got the prize!!

[Beastlover]

I am so excited!!! Last Friday I went with my DH to his company Christmas party...actually, it was an open house at a local club, where employees and clients come. Most of these people I haven't seen since last December, or for some, March.
I started Atkins in June at 208 pounds, 5'8" tall. I am now at 160 pounds, 48 pounds lighter!!
The point is, it was SO COOL getting all the compliments!! I wore winter white pants with a SEXY baby blue sweater from Victoria's Secret--I got so many compliments--OMG!!! That was better than any number on any scale!! It was even cooler that people who didn't even KNOW I was on Atkins were blown away with the change!! My DH went to work on Monday, and one of the guys told him he didn't even recognize me!! I mean....WOW!! My DH even told one guy to keep his mitts off his wife!! WAHOO!!!
I never quite GOT what a lifestyle change it was for me!! I felt amazing--I feel like anything is possible!!
I will be holding on to that night forever to keep me on track....
Thanks for listening--I am just so excited!!

 

[nativetxn]

It's the greatest feeling in the world, isn't it? Good for you, those compliments make all of your hard work worth it, huh?

I'm so happy and proud for you!

 

[KarenNY]

You deserve to feel great. You have accomplished so much and it's wonderful to see how people notice the change.

 

[catherine]

That is great Michelle I am so happy for you. It is great to have positive experiences to draw on when the going gets tough

 

[tiggerlover]

That is awesome, it really does a lot for your morale. You have worked hard and sometimes we forget how far we have come and it is nice when people we haven't seen in a while are blown away. Keep up the great work and enjoy the new you!

 

[WDWLVR]

What a great epxerience Michelle! Thanks for sharing!

 

[TigH]

That is VERY exciting!!!!!!!!!!!!

All those positive reactions is really great - and it helps you stay motivated and recognize what a big change you have made!!!!!

Congrats on the well deserved compliments. Now go on and post a picture of you in that outfit!!!!

 

[Beanie]

That is so exciting!! What a feeling that must have been for you!! You have accomplished so much and I am so proud of you!! Keep up the great work!

 

[geetey]

That's wonderful, Beastlover!! You are doing a great job and it shows!! It's funny how compliments keep us motivated to keep losing and losing!

Congrats!!